Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
cephalotes
ID:
671472

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fenzl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Vers. Darstell. Alsin. : t. 46 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670804



Common Names

  • Cephalotes Eremogone
  • Cephalotes Sandwort
  • Cephalotes Sandwort


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Synonyms

  • Arenaria cephalotes M.Bieb. [unknown]

Description

Eremogone cephalotes (also called Eremogone, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to the western United States. It has small, white flowers and a woody stem with narrow, head-like leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eremogone cephalotes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eremogone cephalotes is white to pinkish, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremogone cephalotes can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and is drought tolerant. It is best grown in a rock garden or in a container.

Where to Find Eremogone cephalotes

Eremogone cephalotes is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal.

Eremogone cephalotes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremogone cephalotes?

Eremogone cephalotes

What are the common names of Eremogone cephalotes?

Cephalotes eremogone, Cephalotes sandwort

What is the habitat of Eremogone cephalotes?

Eremogone cephalotes is found on sandy soils in open, dry habitats

Species in the Eremogone genus

Eremogone cliftonii, Eremogone aberrans, Eremogone acerosa, Eremogone acicularis, Eremogone aculeata, Eremogone acutisepala, Eremogone androsacea, Eremogone angustisepala, Eremogone armeniaca, Eremogone asiatica, Eremogone biebersteinii, Eremogone blepharophylla, Eremogone brachypetala, Eremogone calcicola, Eremogone capillaris, Eremogone caricifolia, Eremogone cephalotes, Eremogone congesta, Eremogone cucubaloides, Eremogone davisii, Eremogone dianthoides, Eremogone drypidea, Eremogone eastwoodiae, Eremogone fendleri, Eremogone ferganica, Eremogone ferrisiae, Eremogone franklinii, Eremogone glaucescens, Eremogone globuliflora, Eremogone graminea, Eremogone griffithii, Eremogone gypsophiloides, Eremogone holostea, Eremogone hookeri, Eremogone insignis, Eremogone isaurica, Eremogone jakutorum, Eremogone juncea, Eremogone kingii, Eremogone koelzii, Eremogone ladyginae, Eremogone ledebouriana, Eremogone litwinowii, Eremogone longifolia, Eremogone lychnidea, Eremogone macradenia, Eremogone macrantha, Eremogone meyeri, Eremogone mongholica, Eremogone multiflora,

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

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